Desk stand

ABSTRACT

A platform configured to be raised above a surface comprising a platform surface, and a base a lift configured to lift the platform above a surface. This lift can comprise a scissor lift comprising a first set of legs that are substantially U-shaped, and a second set of legs that are substantially U-shaped. This platform surface is configured to collapse down to this base, with the lift being positioned in the base. This first set of legs and the second set of legs are coupled together via an axle, wherein the first set of legs are rotatable vs. the second set of legs. In this embodiment, the platform further comprises a lock, configured to lock said platform surface at a set elevation.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a non-provisional application that hereby claimspriority under 35 U.S.C. 119e from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No.61/832,662 filed on Jun. 7, 2013 the disclosure of which is herebyincorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a desk stand. The desk stand includes a scissorlift to lift the stand off of a desk. There is also a holder or guide tohold a monitor on the platform or stand.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

At least one embodiment of the invention relates to a platformconfigured to be raised above a surface comprising a platform surface,and a base a lift configured to lift the platform above a surface. Thislift can comprise a scissor lift comprising a first set of legs that aresubstantially U-shaped, and a second set of legs that are substantiallyU-shaped. This platform surface is configured to collapse down to thisbase, with the lift being positioned in the base. This first set of legsand the second set of legs are coupled together via an axle, wherein thefirst set of legs are rotatable vs. the second set of legs. In thisembodiment, the platform further comprises a lock, configured to locksaid platform surface at a set elevation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparentfrom the following detailed description considered in connection withthe accompanying drawings which disclose at least one embodiment of thepresent invention. It should be understood, however, that the drawingsare designed for the purpose of illustration only and not as adefinition of the limits of the invention.

In the drawings, wherein similar reference characters denote similarelements throughout the several views:

FIG. 1A is a side view of a first embodiment of the invention in anelevated position;

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a bracket;

FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the embodiment in a collapsedposition;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the embodiment on a desk; and

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of another embodiment;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to the drawings, there is a first embodiment comprising aplatform stand 5 comprising a platform 5 comprising a surface 10 and anoptional back bracket 15 coupled to surface 10. Surface 10 can compriseslots or elements for receiving a keyboard and/or a mouse or otherelements. Surface 10 is coupled to a lift 11 comprising different setsof legs 12 a, 12 b, 14 a, 14 b, 16 a, 16 b, and 18 a, 18 b. These setsof legs can be parallel spaced legs that can be u-shaped and havingcross connectors 13 and 17 respectively. The legs can be joined togetherby hinge connections 20 a, 20 b, 22 a, 22 b, 24 a, 24 b, and 26 a and 26b. These hinge connections can be used to allow the lift 11 to form ascissor lift to move up or down to lift the surface 10 up from anothersurface such as a desk 31 and away from a base 30. Base 30 forms a framewhich allows the lift 11 to be housed therein when the device collapsesdown. Base 39 includes a recessed section 39 which forms a track for thelegs to move therein, while surface 10 can include a recessed region onits underside forming a track for the legs to slide therein.

As indicated above, the lift can also include a monitor bracket 15 whichis optional and allows a user to slide a monitor under a bracket openingto lock the monitor in place. In at least one embodiment, this monitorbracket is U-shaped and allows the monitor stand to slide underneath.Alternatively, or in addition, the device can include a strap supportwhich is optional.

The unit can be placed flush to the front of a desk. The lift 11, asindicated above includes a scissor type action wherein the legs can bemade from any suitable material such as aluminum. The base can includesuction cups (not shown) underneath it but coupled to the bottom surfaceto secure the base section 30 in place to a desk.

Alternatively the base 30 can be secured without hardware such as withdouble sided foam tape strips for additional anchoring (not shown). Thelift 11 can be either manually operated or electrically operated with atoggle switch and a motor configured to control the device. The lift caninclude a motor such as an electromotor for driving the lift up and downand controlled by buttons 35 a and 35 b.

Surface 10 can include an acrylic clear top. Base 30 can be formed as atelescopic or telescoping aluminum enclosure, which can be expanded tofit the suitable vertical expansion of the lift 11 as well as surface 10to form a safety enclosure. Alternatively, the device can include atouch stop safety sensor which can be used to stop the movement of thescissor lift when the lift is touched.

The device can include a drive 40 that can be locked into place bylocking the drive. The drive can be any suitable drive such as asolenoid or screw drive. Drive 40 can be coupled to at least one legsuch as leg 12 a or 12 b. Alternatively if the device is manually liftedthe device can include a lock such as lock 42 which is coupled to atleast one leg such as leg 14 a and/or 14 b and can lock the movement ofthe legs such as legs 14 a and 14 b, to lock the surface 10 at anysuitable height.

FIG. 1B shows the monitor bracket 15 which has a U-shaped securingelement or bracket 55 for allowing a monitor stand to be securedtherein. This monitor bracket can be secured to surface 10 to preventmovement of a monitor or other device as the surface is being raised orlowered.

FIG. 2 shows the device 5 including the surface 10 and the base in acollapsed or sitting position. FIG. 3 shows the device 5 in a collapsedor sitting position on a desk. FIG. 4 is an exploded view of anotherembodiment. This embodiment only includes one set of legs in the scissorformat so that legs 16 a and 16 b are coupled together with a crossbrace 17 and coupled via hinges or axles 24 a and 24 b. Legs 18 a and 18b are coupled to cross connector or brace 13 via axles or hinges 22 aand 22 b. The hinges are rotational hinges that if necessary allow thelegs to rotate. Alternatively, legs 18 a and 18 b can be fixedly coupledto cross brace or connector 13 while legs 16 a and 16 b can be fixedlycoupled to cross connector or brace 17 as well. In addition, hinges 26 aand 26 b couple together legs 16 a and 18 a or 16 b and 18 brespectively. Hinges 26 a and 26 b are rotational hinges. An optionalcover can cover over the scissor lift shown in this embodiment or in theembodiment shown in FIG. 1A. Cross couplers or braces 13 and 17 canslide underneath surface 10 either in a track 41 as shown or justunderneath a flat surface of surface 10.

Accordingly, while at least one embodiment of the present invention havebeen shown and described, it is to be understood that many changes andmodifications may be made thereunto without departing from the spiritand scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A platform configured to be raised above asurface comprising: a) a platform surface; b) a base; c) a liftconfigured to lift the platform above a surface, said lift comprising ascissor lift comprising: i) a first set of legs that are substantiallyU-shaped; ii) a second set of legs that are substantially U-shaped;wherein said platform surface is configured to collapse down to saidbase, with said lift being positioned in said base.
 2. The platform asin claim 1, wherein said first set of legs and said second set of legsare coupled together via an axle, wherein said first set of legs arerotatable vs. said second set of legs.
 3. The platform as in claim 1,further comprising a lock, configured to lock said platform surface at aset elevation.
 4. The platform as in claim 1, further comprising amonitor holder coupled to the platform surface and configured to hold amonitor in place.
 5. The platform surface as in claim 1, wherein saidmonitor holder is substantially U-shaped.